Big Apple Circus - Few Tickets Left
There will be a few tickets remaining on a first come/first serve basis for a special show of the Big Apple Circus. It will be the 6:30 p.m. showing on Thursday, January 3rd. Call Debbie Lynch at the UFA office (212) 545-6978.
Back To Top Status Of 90-Day Manpower Details
Chief Joseph Ramos informed us that there is no rigid guideline for ending these voluntary details. He would like to thank those members who stepped up for these details. At the completion of this 90 day period, it will be up to the firefighter whether he/she wants to remain on the detail or return to his regular assignment. Just let the authorities know so that manpower levels can be anticipated.
Back To Top Don’t Be Cheated Out Of Awaiting-Relief $
Please review the Delegate Manual - Section White 16, the bottom of page 3 through page 4. These paragraphs address some of the possible problems you may encounter. Also review Section Blue 14, the first three items on page one. Currently, I’ve received a few complaints about some officers or chiefs not allowing awaiting relief for a firefighter under certain conditions. Every denial I was informed about thus far was improper! ANY time that a firefighter must await the 4th or 5th member’s arrival, he/she is entitled to awaiting relief compensation pay. Waiting for a Roster Staffing overtime member does NOT negate your entitlement. Waiting for a member who was called in from home for overtime does NOT negate your entitlement. Never take NO for an answer to an awaiting relief TPR mark without first speaking to your borough trustee or to Bill Mirro. A rare exception to the rule may arise, but that will be for us to advise you on.
Back To Top Family Liaison Support Group
The Counseling Service Unit invites you to participate in a group discussion for family liaisons. Group will begin on the following dates: Monday, January 7th at 10 a.m. and Thursday, January 10th at 7 p.m. CSU, 251 Lafayette Street, 3rd floor (between Prince and Spring). If these dates, times, or locations do not work for you but you are interested in attending a group, please call so we can schedule an alternative. The group will offer you an opportunity to discuss your experiences with others who have been in the same position. What you say can be helpful to others and what you hear may be helpful to you. All groups will last 90 minutes and are open to all family liaisons. Please call Liza at (212) 570-1693 to confirm which date you will attend. Contact John Marchini or Phil Duncan at (212) 570-1693 with any questions. There will be an opportunity after the group for you to tell us how we can be of further service to you. This will help us to provide better services for you and the families you work with.
Back To Top Counseling Assistance From Spiritual Group In New York City
“Christmas overcomes the crisis†is only Thursday through Saturday December 20 -22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They offer family, child, and crisis counseling. Christmas for kids offers activities and gifts for children. If you are looking for some spiritual assistance or answers, visit the Marriott Marquis at 1535 Broadway (45 to 46 Streets), 4th floor O’Neill Room. For information call (718) 476-3100 or see www.sure-foundation.org.
Back To Top Who Took That Picture At The U-2 Concert?
A retired NYPD officer who worked with Firefighter Mike Heffernan is looking for a photo that was taken while he and firefighters were on stage with U-2. It was taken with a disposable camera by a firefighter in uniform. Brian Carter (retired NYPD) was wearing a Midtown South blue police sweatshirt. Brian plans on getting two guitars signed by the band to auction off, with proceeds going to the PBA and UFA Widow’s & Children’s Funds. If you have the photo, give Bill Mirro a call at the union office at (212) 545-6973.
Back To Top Job Opening - Fire Marshal At New York City Residency
The Human Resources division of Woodhull Medical Center is looking for a coordinating manager/fire marshal in the Environment of Care Department. Salary from $34,500 on up to $64,000. Requirements: New York City residency; familiar with NFPA requirements, NYCFD codes, and JCAHO requirements; school/experience as follows: A Masters degree from an accredited university in a public health, public administration, safety or engineering and two years of full time experience at least one year must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university and three years of full time experience in medical support systems environment, two of which include experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity. Please fax resume to (718) 963-8169 or 963-8144.
Back To Top Tug Of War - Battle Of Many Badges
This is it - put up, or shut up. Announcing the FDNY Chief Peter Ganci Memorial Tug of War Championship,
pitting against one another teams from FDNY, NYPD, PAPD, EMS and Nassau/Suffolk County volunteer fire departments. This grand event will be at the Nassau Coliseum on Thursday night, January 31st, at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $22.50 and all proceeds go to charity. One third goes to the Fire Family Transport Foundation and two thirds will go to the Police & Fire Widow’s & Children’s Benefit Fund. All printing is being donated by Short Run Forms Inc., Bohemia New York. There is room for just a few more 6-man teams (1,500 lb. Maximum); if interested call Tom Gallagher at (516) 933-4700, extension 167. Tickets for this fundraising event will be made available for purchase through ticketmaster.com, charge by phone (631) 888-9000 or (212) 307-7171, and all ticketmaster outlets including The Wiz, Tower Records, & HMV stores. Start the new year right, by Doing The Right Thing - Pete’s way.
Back To Top Annual Blood Drive - Carmel, New York
It is that time of year again, when we ask you to step up to the plate and deliver a hit, by donating a pint of blood. We apologize for getting this letter out to you so late, but we have been quite occupied with the events of the past few months. Never the less, the Members of the FDNY, The Shields of the NYPD in association with Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services will again be hosting our semi-annual blood drive. Despite what has been reported, the need for blood during the holiday season is still critical. The blood drive will be held on Friday, December 28, 2001 from 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. We again will have the blood drive at the Daniel O’Brien V.F.W. Hall, located at 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt. 52), Carmel N.Y. The hall is being generously provided by the Veterans and members of the V.F.W. Hall. (Between Putnam Motors and Drew Methodist Church). Food and refreshments will be on hand to replenish the valuable gift that you have donated. So PLEASE, go right to your calendar and mark Friday, December 28th, 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thank you for your past and future participation. For any questions, please contact: UFA Bronx Trustee Bob Straub, (212) 683-4832; Detective Sergeant Jim O’Neill, (917) 314-8273; Denis Hanrahan, Engine 90, (845) 225-3048; Paul Zenir, Ladder 37, (845) 877-4859.
Back To Top BHS Medicals Stop For Holidays
The medical office will stop the company medicals between Saturday, December 22nd and Wednesday, January 2nd, 2002
Back To Top Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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